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Internet Providers in Lakeside, Connecticut

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Home Internet in Lakeside, CT

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 11.5%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Lakeside, CT

Viasat Internet dominates Lakeside, Connecticut with its comprehensive satellite coverage. Offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps, Viasat's plans start at $119.99 per month. This makes it a solid choice for those needing dependable internet across all of Lakeside, especially where other connection types are sparse.

HughesNet also provides 100% satellite coverage in Lakeside. Though it offers a lower maximum download speed of 100 Mbps, its plans start at a more affordable $49.99 per month. This makes HughesNet appealing for those prioritizing cost alongside coverage.

Optimum offers impressive speeds with its cable and fiber plans, reaching up to 1 Gbps. Starting prices are the lowest at $40 per month. However, Optimum's coverage is limited to just 11.50% of Lakeside, making it less accessible for most residents. Fiber connections cover 88% of the neighborhood, but cable and DSL options are unavailable. This makes satellite and fiber the primary choices for internet service in Lakeside.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
11.540000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Lakeside, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Lakeside, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
88.46000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Lakeside, CT

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Lakeside, CT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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